Noun Phrases
What are noun phrases?
Noun phrases (grouping together a collection of words to act as one noun) are one of the keystones of academic writing.
Noun phrase is making the meaning of a noun more precise from the words immediately before (pre-modifying words) or after (post-modifying) it.
Two Types:
- Pre-modifying words are articles, quantifiers, adjectives and nouns.
- Post-modifying words are prepositional phrases and noun clauses.
Noun phrases downloads:
Noun Phrases Worksheet 1 (basic)
This lesson highlights what noun phrases are and provides valuable practice. It focuses on the key concepts of quantifiers, adjectives and nouns, noun + noun, noun + preposition and noun phrase combinations (see example). Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Noun Phrases Worksheet 2 (detailed)
This lesson is designed to help students write more concisely by using noun phrases. It takes students through a whole range of tasks including noticing the language in context, eight guided practice tasks and five freer practice activities. There’s a language review sheet included too. (see example). Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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1. Quantifiers
Choose the correct word:
All, both, every, many, much, some, few, little, any, either, neither, none, each.
i. Each / any / every of the buildings is surrounded by high security fencing.
ii. Every / both / much of the proposed bills were refused by the public.
i. Each / any / every of the buildings is surrounded by high security fencing.
ii. Every / both / much of the proposed bills were refused by the public.
For a detailed worksheet and more exercises – buy the noun phrases download below.
2. Adjective + Nouns
Identify the adjective + noun form:
Example:An experiment done on a small scale = a small-scale experiment.
I. Unemployment over a long term can affect a person’s mental health.
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ii. An element of pay that is led by performance can be appropriate in some professions.
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i. Long-term unemployment
ii. Performance-led pay
3. Noun + Noun
Identify the noun + noun form:
Example:Gas that comes from Shale = Shale gas
4. Noun + Preposition Phrases
Put in the correct preposition:
Example: Public protests can sometimes lead to a change in the law.
5. Noun + Noun Clauses
The fact [noun] that the enquiry raises a number of serious issues [+ noun clause] should surprise no one.
Put the underlined words into the correct order:
i. Wilson (2019) has hypothesis Mars criticized that the is able to sustain life.
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ii. Smith (2018) argues view that the there problems are against with the data system.
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i.Wilson (2019) has criticized the hypothesis that Mars is able to sustain life.
ii. Smith (2018) argues against the view that there are problems with the data system.
Common nouns used in noun + noun clauses:
argument / announcement / assumption / belief / claim / conclusion / disposition / doubt / fact / effect / idea / possibility / proposition / view / warning /
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Noun phrases downloads:
Noun Phrases Worksheet 1 (basic)
This lesson highlights what noun phrases are and provides valuable practice. It focuses on the key concepts of quantifiers, adjectives and nouns, noun + noun, noun + preposition and noun phrase combinations (see example). Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Noun Phrases Worksheet 2 (detailed)
This lesson is designed to help students write more concisely by using noun phrases. It takes students through a whole range of tasks including noticing the language in context, eight guided practice tasks and five freer practice activities. There’s a language review sheet included too. (see example). Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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